Self Assessment Tool

General Information

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Country

Name of organization (optional)

Field of Sport

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Contact email

Policy

The organisation should have a policy that clearly explains the rules and regulations in relation to potential harm to children through sports.

Ο οργανισμός θα πρέπει να εφαρμόζει μία πολιτική που να εξηγεί με σαφήνεια τους κανόνες και τους κανονισμούς σχετικά με πιθανές βλάβες σε βάρος παιδιών στους αθλητικούς χώρους.

A organização deve ter uma política que explique claramente as regras quanto a situações de risco na organização.

L’organizzazione dovrebbe dotarsi di un regolamento chiaro che spieghi le norme adottate contro ogni possibile accadimento a danno dei minori impegnati in attività sportive.

The organisation has a written child protection or child safeguarding policy.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has developed a Code of Conduct (a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party or an organisation) based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and/or other Conventions and National Guidelines.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The Policy is accessible and shared with

Staff

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Associates

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Volunteers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Parent/carers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Children

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation makes it clear to all, that children have equal rights to protection, and that some children may require additional protection due to their age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and gender.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The mission of the organisation includes the promotion of the child’s personal and social development and all workers/staff understand this.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation dedicates sufficient human and financial resources to support the development and implementation of child safeguarding measures.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Policy score

People

The organisation ensures that all relevant groups (directors, coaches, trainers, parent/carer, children) are adequately informed about child safeguarding.

Ο οργανισμός μεριμνά ούτως ώστε όλες οι συναφείς ομάδες (π.χ. διευθυντές/πρόεδροι, προπονητές, εκπαιδευτές, γονείς/κηδεμόνες, παιδιά) να είναι επαρκώς ενημερωμένες σχετικά με τη διασφάλιση της προστασίας των παιδιών.

A organização garante que todos os grupos relevantes (dirigentes, treinadores/as, família/cuidadores/as, crianças e jovens) são informados de forma adequada sobre a política de proteção de crianças e jovens.

L’associazione fa sì che tutti i soggetti interessati (dirigenti, allenatrici e allenatori, educatrici ed educatori, minori) siano informati in merito alle norme volte alla tutela dei minori.

The organisation informs all groups about the child safeguarding mechanisms, including who the Safeguarding Officer is and the procedure for responding to concerns about a child or young person.

Staff

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Associates

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Volunteers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Parent/carers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Children

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation promotes the participation of children and parents/carers in decisions and evaluations through formalised mechanisms, which also ensure that parent/carers are actively engaged in child safeguarding.

Staff

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Associates

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Volunteers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Parent/carers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Children

In place

Partially done

Not in place

All groups are aware of the written guidelines (Code of Conduct) that explain what behaviour is deemed acceptable and what is not, from coaches towards children, parents/carers/spectators towards children, and from children towards other children.

Staff

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Associates

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Volunteers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Parent/carers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Children

In place

Partially done

Not in place

All members, staff and volunteers have received training on child safeguarding.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Children and parent/carers are made aware of the different forms of abuse and their right to be protected from abuse in sports. They are provided with advice and support on keeping safe along with guidelines on how to report potential abuse.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

There is an anti-bullying written policy that makes it clear to all groups that that bullying is not accepted, including bullying based on gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or any other grounds.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organization has at least one named contact, who is trained, and co-ordinates implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures and good practice, and is the person that a child, parent/carer or volunteer/staff member can speak to should they have a worry or a concern about a child.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has in place a monitoring tool for children to evaluate children’s satisfaction with the organisation activities, peer relations and their coach.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has a plan/schedule of trainings on child safeguarding for staff and volunteers.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has an action plan in place when members of the audience (such as parents, fans) are verbally abusive while watching the competitions.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation ensures that boys and girls have equal access to all sports and equipment provided by the sport club.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

People score

Procedures & Systems

The organisation develops a safe environment for children through an organized process of implementing child safeguarding procedures.

Ο οργανισμός αναπτύσσει ένα ασφαλές περιβάλλον για τα παιδιά μέσω μίας συντονισμένης προσπάθειας υλοποίησης διαδικασιών για τη διασφάλιση της προστασίας των παιδιών.

A organização promove um ambiente seguro através de um processo organizado de implementação de procedimentos de proteção de crianças e jovens.

L’associazione è riuscita a creare un ambiente sicuro per i minori mediante l’attuazione di misure volte alla loro tutela.

There is a clear and widely communicated procedure for responding to concerns about a child or young person that explains in simple steps, how to report violations of child safeguarding.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation offers basic or advanced safeguarding training to its professionals beyond strictly technical aspects, recognising the importance of other skills that enable them to better prevent and deal with situations of violence and abuse.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Prior to hiring, the organisation assesses the suitability of individuals to work with children and young people, including all necessary checks such as Coaching Qualifications and experience of working with children, values and attitudes.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Prior to hiring, the organisation assesses the suitability of individuals to work with children and young people, including Criminal Record Background and Sexual Offences checks.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation implements ‘positive reinforcement’ for children who exhibit good conduct and who support their peers (i.e. positive card scheme, rewards, praise).

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation ensures regular and open communication between professionals and children, as well as between professionals and parent/carer s, enabling all parties to report concerns.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The complaints procedures and disciplinary policy are fair and open to challenge through an appeals process.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has established “Good Practice Guidelines” which covers guidance for sport clubs about safe use of social media, transporting children, changing rooms, trips away with children, photography policies and other practices.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has a monitoring system in place to evaluate staff and volunteers during the year.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Procedures score

Accountability

The organisation examines and reviews its safeguarding practices.

Ο οργανισμός εξετάζει και αξιολογεί τις πρακτικές διασφάλισης της προστασίας των παιδιών.

A organização analisa e atualiza as suas práticas de proteção

L’associazione rivede e corregge il proprio piano di tutela dei minori

The organisation has in place a system of regular reporting to its national federation regarding progress and performance on child safeguarding, as well as flagging safeguarding themes, but still ensuring confidentiality and anonymity of the case being reported.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation has strong collaboration with their sports federations Lead Safeguarding Manager, and external Child Welfare bodies/committees that monitor performance in relation to child safeguarding practices.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

All allegations of poor practice, misconduct, child abuse and referrals of individuals are recorded and stored securely.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation clearly states that their Directors/Managers have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring children are protected from any form of harm in sports.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Everyone in the organisation know who to contact in the event of concerns.

Staff

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Associates

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Volunteers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Parent/carers

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Children

In place

Partially done

Not in place

The organisation appoints a Safeguarding Officer (volunteer/paid) who has clear tasks and responsibilities for implementing good safeguarding practice and who is contacted with any wellbeing or protection concerns about a child or young person safeguarding.

In place

Partially done

Not in place

Accountability score